Peer Recovery Coach | Mentor, Groups & Community Resources

Prism Health North Texas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Prism Health North Texas is seeking a Peer Recovery Support Specialist to empower individuals in recovery through mentoring, resources, and advocacy. This role focuses on mutual empowerment, outreach, and building community connections within behavioral health services.

Ideal candidates hold lived recovery experience, can share their story effectively, and collaborate with staff to promote patient self-direction and access to care.

Qualifications

• Recovery-oriented approach guiding interactions with people in recovery.
• Person-centered philosophy aligning with hopes, goals and preferences of clients.
• Relationship-focused practice building trust and collaborative support with patients.
• Trauma-informed framework prioritizing safety and empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct peer mentoring and coaching.
• Provide referrals to recovery and community resources.
• Promote utilization of behavioral health and supportive services.
• Provide advocacy for people in recovery engaged in co-occurring care services.
• Facilitate and lead recovery support groups.
• Provide goal planning to support patient self-direction and empowerment.
• Utilize and share recovery lived experience to empower patients.

Skills

Recovery-oriented

Person-centered

Relationship-focused

Trauma-informed

Education

Associate degree in Human/Social Services or relevant field

Job description

Prism Health North Texas is seeking a Peer Recovery Support Specialist to empower individuals in recovery through mentoring, resources, and advocacy. This role focuses on mutual empowerment, outreach, and building community connections within behavioral health services.

Ideal candidates hold lived recovery experience, can share their story effectively, and collaborate with staff to promote patient self-direction and access to care.